Re: [ARSCLIST] Classical recordings guide

[Karl Miller <karl.miller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yup. But his published guide, if you can find a copy, is great.
  Dave started a new business issuing limited edition CDs. He spends most of his time composing.
   
  OCLC lists about 50 libraries with the 2000 edition.
   
  Karl

Steven Smolian <smolians@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  Canfield has discontinued his business. I believe much of it went to 
Mikrokosmos in Canada.

Steve Smolian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Miller" 
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Classical recordings guide


> Easy question. Check the Canfield Guide. While the last edition is a bit 
> out of date, it represents the actual selling prices Dave (Canfield) 
> charged, and got for the items. The bulk of the listings are lps but there 
> are some 78s listed.
>
> It is also a great discographic tool as well. I should add that Dave is 
> also a walking encyclopedia of classical records.
>
> Karl
>
> "Dr. Cheryl Thurber" wrote:
> Noticing the classical review postings. Reminded me of a question.
>
> I am trying to find a price guide or discography that will help me make 
> sense of values for classical recordings, especially LPs, the prices don't 
> even need to be current. Out of print is fine, since I am also a book 
> dealer and can usually locate the book. I know there are such things since 
> I have sometimes seen collectors that use them. I am a long time record 
> dealer, and I am fairly knowledgable about a wide range of recordings, but 
> not classical. (I have reduced my own classical collection to CDs since 
> that is how I listen to them.) I am not even looking to get top dollar. I 
> just want some help in figuring out which records I can put in $3, $5, $10 
> boxes as opposed to my $1 boxes. I have had several opportunities to pick 
> up classical collections. I am beginning to learn some of the more 
> desirable labels, but I have a long way to go to know this field. I have 
> learned that many 1950s recordings are more collectible. Rather than see 
> recordings dumped, I would like to see
> them get in the right hands.
>
>
> Dr. Cheryl Thurber
>
> email: cthurb@xxxxxxxxx
>
> 410-747-5557
>
>
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